ATI LPN Mental Health Proctored Exam

A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who reports severe pain in their head and abdomen. The client's blood toxicology test reveals ingestion of a common insect poison. The client states

A nurse is caring for a client who has somatic symptom disorder. The client says to the nurse, "If I can't get the medical help I need, I might as well just end it all." Which of the following actions

Which is true about clients with illness anxiety disorder?

A parent expresses concern to the nurse that the child's regularly scheduled vaccines may not be safe. The parent states hearing reports that they cause autism. Which is the most appropriate response

A nurse is providing education about somatic symptom disorder to a clients family. Which of the following pieces of information should the nurse include in the education?

A nurse is collecting data from an adolescent. The nurse is reviewing the assessment findings. Which findings are unexpected and should be reported to the provider? Select the 2 findings that are unex

The nurse is working with a client with dementia who has hallucinations and delusions. The client tells the nurse that the client cannot take a shower because the client is waiting for the client's sp

A nurse is collecting data from an adolescent. The nurse is reviewing the assessment findings. Select the 2 findings that are unexpected and should be reported to the provider.

The nurse is working with a client with dementia who has hallucinations and delusions. The client tells the nurse that the client cannot take a shower because the client is waiting for the client's sp

A nurse is caring for a school-age client in an outpatient clinic. The nurse should identify which of the client findings are manifestations of a factitious disorder? (Select all that apply.)

A nurse is caring for a client who has Alzheimer's disease and is having difficulty with multitasking. Which of the following cognitive deficits is the client experiencing?

A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who has functional neurological symptom disorder (conversion disorder). Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as placing the cli

A nurse is discussing the plan of care with the guardians of a child recently diagnosed with a neurodevelopmental disorder. The guardians tell the nurse that they are opposed to any medication interve

A client with late moderate-stage dementia has been admitted to a long-term care facility. Which nursing action will help the client maintain optimal cognitive function?

A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who is experiencing delirium. Which of the following medications should the nurse identify as a cause of this disorder?

A nurse is discussing the risk factors for somatic symptom disorder with a newly licensed nurse. Which of the following is a risk factor the nurse should include?

A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who has somatic symptom disorder. Which of the following would be a likely comorbidity of somatic symptom disorder?

The guardians of a school-aged child state that they run in circles in the classroom, interrupt others’ conversations at home, and cannot focus when doing homework. The nurse should recognize that the

A middle-aged client goes to the physician reporting hip pain. The friend that brought the client to the office tells the nurse that the client's intention is to fake chronic hip pain to apply for dis

Which action for clients with dementia is NOT indicated?

A nurse is interacting with a client. The client repeatedly shrugs and yells out random words. The nurse recognizes that this finding is associated with which of the following disorders?

A nurse is admitting a client to the hospital unit. Which one of the following elements of the client's history and physical assessment increases the risk for the development of delirium?

A nurse is caring for a group of older adult clients. Which of the following client findings indicates delirium?

A nurse is assessing a 10-year-old child who has an autism spectrum disorder. Which of the following findings are expected?

Which statement made by the nurse would be most appropriate to an 89-year-old client who is confused but has no history of dementia and is hospitalized for an acute urinary tract infection?